Topic: Check Accounting

Colin McCarthy, seeking the title Sir Loudneighbor of the Loess Hills, donated after a series of coincidences involving the number 12.34. He requested several classic show jingles, including "Climategate" and "Amen." McCarthy also expressed interest in seeing photos of John C. Dvorak's home stereo system, which the family promised to provide eventually.

The lack of real-time fact-checking in major news broadcasts is contrasted with the immediate corrections provided by independent media chat rooms. Despite having large production staffs, major networks often allow inaccurate technical information to be broadcast without challenge.

Citigroup has reportedly notified customers that, effective April 1, 2010, the bank reserves the right to require seven days' advance notice for withdrawals from checking accounts. The hosts warn that this could trigger a run on the bank and criticize the lack of mainstream media coverage. They also note a trend of banks raising credit card interest rates to 30% without grace periods.